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R230 YLE

1998 Yamaha R1

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,202 mi
Last recorded29,202 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha R123,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 YLE
MakeYamaha
ModelR1
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 29,202 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 29,202 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 29,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,112 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,757 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,921 miles

number plate may not be legal basu number missing

Fail 12 Nov 2008 27,921 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,432 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 25,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha R1?

Based on 7,796 MOT tests across 687 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 70
reflector on motorcycle missing 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Direction indicators not working 24
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R230 YLE is a 1998 Yamaha R1 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 23,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R230 YLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R230 YLE registered?

R230 YLE is a 1998 Yamaha R1, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R230 YLE safe to buy?

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